Evan Brady Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, MD, US

- Implemented a robust Continuous Integration pipeline enabling seamless automated testing of software pushes to GitLab, leveraging actual hardware infrastructure and resulting in substantial cost savings of approximately $400k for the program.- Developed a comprehensive LabVIEW and TestStand Continuous Integration pipeline that automates VI and TestStand.

Melbourne, Florida, US

• Architected software for automated avionics test sets and test equipment for multiple F35 programs utilizing the National Instruments Tool Suite, including TestStand and LabVIEW
• Responsible for test solution design, implementation, integration, sell-off, and qualification activities
• Created software drivers for test hardware using object-oriented programing, to achieve 90% reuse of drivers in future programs
• Wrote and released documentation, such as the Software Requirement Specification Plan and Software Development Plan, for three different programs
• Coordinated hardware availability between different engineering teams for both test and software development
• Mentored other LabVIEW developers and participated in monthly LabVIEW user group meetings

Melbourne, Florida, US

• Specialized in planning, setup, and execution of structural dynamic simulations including sine/ random vibration testing, drop/shock testing, and data analysis/post-processing
• Executed dynamic and environmental tests on several advanced hardware platforms. Directed test technician staff and participated during test setups, test progress monitoring, and validation of data quality. Identified.
• Debugged and improved existing LabVIEW software designed to monitor a lab-wide network of environmental test control systems and facility status monitors for out-of-tolerance conditions
• Designed macros using Visual Basic to increase the efficiency of communication between engineers and technicians including auto-scheduling of daily workload assignments, notifying staff via text message of next day.

Melbourne, Florida, US

• Implemented FPGA based control of a brushless DC motor using analog feedback for a ballistic missile post-boost control system
• Exceeded original design requirements by implementing a field-oriented controller for the BLDC motor driver instead of the basic trapezoidal commutation method
• Met sponsor requirements by using a potentiometer for motor position feedback, which is a non-standard method and led to a novel approach for tracking the rotor position in the four-pole BLDC
• Utilized the LabVIEW FPGA and Real-Time toolsets to rapidly and efficiently create complex embedded code using object-oriented programing methodology
• Maintained a work-life balance while attending school, performing research, and working at L3Harris full time

Melbourne, Florida, US

• Used full factorial test array to parameterize test factors for a prototype pyrotechnic shock simulator. This analysis resulted in a complete scatter-band response surface for the tuning of future shock inputs for.
• Conducted cost-benefit analysis on shock accelerometer calibration equipment to determine feasibility of in-house calibration services resulting in outsourcing decision and cost avoidance of several thousand dollars.
• Resolved instability issues with safety platforms for 50,000 force-pound electrodynamic vibration shaker by design, fabrication, and installation of component linkage members.
• Determined the feasibility of an induction turbine energy harvesting technique utilizing the flow of crude oil through existing supply pipelines for the purposes of powering telemetry and valve control subsystems..

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Tested the hardware of rugged mobile computers/scanners to ensure they met the specifications, including tests such as hot/cold drop, vibration, and repetitive dock insertion/extraction.
• Reviewed as many components, assemblies, and subsystems as possible to identify failure modes, and their causes and effects using FMEA methodologies.
• Designed and built new tests such as an insertion/extraction force measurement test and a frame twisting test.
• Calculated the number of cycles for a test based on the sample size using Minitab.
• Utilized Weibull analysis to predict the failure rates of the computer’s components.

Masters Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering